"Senior Executive Officer"

Senior Executive Officer

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 6 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-60439

The Faculty of Business, Economics & Law

Full-time, Continuing Role

Base salary will be in the range $138,006.49 - $145,943.50+ 17% Superannuation (HEW 9)

Based at our St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity

The Senior Executive Officer provides high-level executive support to the Faculty Executive Manager, and broader Faculty Executive Team, through the provision of strategic policy advice, data analysis and reporting, stakeholder management and project management. Working with senior stakeholders, the Senior Executive Officer will manage the design and delivery of various strategic initiatives and support project management and governance processes. 

The successful candidate will be an agile, critical thinker, who is just as comfortable diving into the detail as they are supporting organisational strategy.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Provide high-level, well-researched and contextualised strategic advice, contributing to overall faculty operational and strategic planning, financial and resource management. 

Prepare strategic documents, papers, presentations, reports and submissions for a range of strategic and operational activities.

Undertake and manage high-level project work, including coordination of expertise across the faculty and/or relevant UQ business functions. 

Coordinate administrative actions leading to, or arising from, decisions made by the Faculty Executive Team.

Coordinate, contribute and work to continuously improve faculty operations and governance through support of committees; meetings; events, programs and other activities on behalf of the executive.

Work with relevant teams and key stakeholders to efficiently manage the review and approval process for legal agreements and contracts.  

Establish and maintain strong internal and external networks, relationships and effective lines of communication with other units, key portfolios and organisational units and other senior stakeholders in order to establish and deliver strategic priorities, objectives and projects.

Deputise for the Faculty Executive Manager on working parties and committees as required.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

On campus childcare options

Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)

Salary packaging options

The Faculty of Business, Economics & Law

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) incorporates 3 schools – UQ Business School, the School of Economics and the TC Beirne School of Law; and 2 research centres – the Australian Institute for Business and Economics (AIBE) and the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH).

With more than 470 staff and 15,000 enrolled students, including 8,500 international students, the BEL Faculty is UQ’s largest. Our aim is to engage and build sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with our students, alumni, industry and government.

We offer students a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the St Lucia campus. We also operate UQ Brisbane City, the University’s premier executive conference, events and training space in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. Home to students and professionals from UQ Business School’s MBA program and UQ Executive Education courses, UQ Brisbane City is a unique space where alumni, industry and students can create, connect and innovate.

The Faculty provides transformative learning experiences that promote employability, with a focus on inspiring students, encouraging lifelong learning, emphasising critical thinking, and promoting the value of giving back. From the beginning of their UQ experience, our students also have access to a range of opportunities through BEL Careers and Employability. They can gain experience in the workplace, connect with industry through networking and events, boost their confidence through practical workshops, and develop a career plan.

Our students are taught by leaders in their fields, many of whom are renowned researchers and consultants to companies around the world. We boast several Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, 2 ARC Laureate Fellows, 2 Advance Queensland Fellows, and an ARC Future Fellow. 

Our research strengths include applied and theoretical economics, business, management and finance, law, and information systems and computer science. We focus on high-quality, collaborative research with a strong emphasis on translational research outcomes. This research has helped shape business practices, government policy, and legislation in Australia and internationally. 

The BEL global alumni network encompasses more than 83,000 graduates. Many of our alumni hold leadership positions in the private sector, in government, and with not-for-profit organisations worldwide. 

About You

A postgraduate degree with relevant experience in a university or similar environment; extensive experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or education/training.

High-level interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build networks and liaise with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives with minimal direction, exercising judgement and problem solving within broad guidelines, in a large and complex environment. 

High-level analytical and research skills, including proficiency in the use of contemporary tools to analyse and synthesise data. 

Proven ability to collate and distil information from a wide range of sources and assist with or prepare and compile briefing papers, proposals, strategic funding requests and presentations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively through a range of mediums and with people from diverse backgrounds of varying levels.

Demonstrated ability to design and develop operational procedures and business processes in alignment with university policy guidelines and in pursuit of good governance and operational excellence.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Katrina Tune, Faculty Executive Manager via email k.tune@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.

Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60439)